What is Flair Bartending
If mediocre bartending does not do anything for you, then you might delight in flair bartending, which can be a feast for the eyes. This is when that dashing guy or gal behind the bar counter, perhaps someone the same as Brian Flanagan (played by Tom Cruise) in the movie Cocktail, not only mixes you a drink, but also does it in a style that will genuinely amaze you. This is exactly what expert and experienced flair bartenders are engaged to do.
A skilled barman (or woman) who has the ability to entertain clients in a creative and interesting manner while at the same time making their favorite drinks is said to be bartending with flair. Viewed as a special art form or service, flair bartending requires being able to juggle bar tools such as cocktail shakers along with liquor bottles in a manner that is extremely entertaining to those that are watching. In addition, the speed of service and drink quality is nothing short of astounding.
The name flair bartending became common amongst barkeeps during the mid 1990′s, with the advent of such movies as Cocktail and Coyote Ugly, and can best be portrayed as any magic used by a barkeep to entertain clients, while making their favorite drinks. The throwing or juggling of shakers, bottles and such like. are but a few of the various techniques used by professional flair bartenders. Some practitioners even have the ability of making use of flammable liquors, as well as being trained to carry out close up tricks, normally referred to as bar magic. Ultimately, the principal objective of this type of professional bartending service is to entertain, in a unique way, while mixing drinks, and in the process, providing additional value to a customers overall drinking and/or dining experience.
It all began with the tricks of The Professor, which was the moniker of Jerry Thomas whose claim to fame is being the first ever flair bartender. Way back in the 1800′s, Jerry carried out an experiment where he made a new cocktail by mixing Scotch Whiskey and streams of hot water, and the cocktail, which became known as the Blue Blazer, turned into an instant hit all over the world. Following this success, flair bartending became increasingly sought after as a specialized event intended to enliven occasions where drinks were served. Because bartending with flair added zest and panache to any gathering, this was successfully used as a vehicle for advertizing associated products and organizations. Numerous top-notch institutions and products have been successfully launched with the assistance of events featuring bartenders with flair. Nowadays, you even have establishments that offer bartending school tuition and certificates in this type of bartending.
If you are planning to stopover at a bar or pub for a refreshing drink tonight, then consider one that offers professional flair bartending. If you have the time for a few drinks and some entertainment, then why not enjoy some spectacular, visual entertainment that flair bartenders provide.
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